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If an owner or landlord submits a timely appeal of the Code Enforcement Department’s determination of a violation or required action to remedy the violation, said appeal shall be submitted to a City Council subcommittee consisting of members of the City Council appointed by the Mayor. The findings of the subcommittee shall be conclusive, and if the subcommittee finds that a violation has occurred or the corrective work is reasonable and necessary to remedy the violation, the owner or landlord shall then have 30 days from the date of the subcommittee’s ruling to complete the necessary corrective work and further be subject to the penalties provided for in this chapter for failure to timely complete the corrective work in the event the corrective work is not completed within the 30-day time period.
The Code Enforcement Department may seek removal of tenants if violations are not corrected after proper notice of violations and time to correct· violations is given. In the event that it becomes necessary for the Code Enforcement Department to proceed with removal procedures, all legal fees and actual associated costs with the action shall be paid in full by the owner or landlord or owner’s representative. Occupancy of any kind on that property shall not be allowed until all fines and fees are paid in full.
By enacting and undertaking to enforce this chapter, the City Council, its agents, and employees do not warrant or guarantee the safety, fitness, or suitability of any dwelling in the City. Owners and occupants should take whatever steps they deem necessary or appropriate to protect their interests, health, safety, and welfare.